Couple important questions pls answer

[handxx]

Hi Everyone,

First of all , thanks to all who created this fantastic website. It is very helpful for every kind of aspect. I have couple questions if you answer them , i really appreciate your help.

1) I got my gc through dv lottery in 2004. On my green card it says resident since 08-27-2004. So , 08-27-2009 will be my anniversary right ?

I used a website that automaticaly counts 4 years and 9 months. If i finish 5 years on 08-27-2009 , am i going to start sending my application on May 27 2009 ? Is that the right date ?


2) I had several trips to my native country. I tried to find my old plane tickets for date purposes but could not find them. If i put a wrong day for my arrival and departure by mistake, is that going to jeopardize my citizenship process? Let's say i went on december 2005 but i know i went on 12th but I am not sure about this day, is that a really big problem ? I am thinking to find a way to figure out my exact days of travel outside of the country but no luck, any suggestions ???


Thanks a lot...

 

[nkm-oct23]

1) Yes, if you have been physically been present in the US for the past 30 months and have not had any absences longer than 6 months.
2) It is 90 days before your 5th green card anniversary, not 3 months. Apply some time in June 2009 and you should be OK.
3) For documenting foreign trips, your passport(s) is the best source. You will have entry/exit stamps from all places you visited. If exact dates are not known/can't be read from those stamps, you can provide estimations.

 

[Bobsmyth]

Hi Everyone,

First of all , thanks to all who created this fantastic website. It is very helpful for every kind of aspect. I have couple questions if you answer them , i really appreciate your help.

1) I got my gc through dv lottery in 2004. On my green card it says resident since 08-27-2004. So , 08-27-2009 will be my anniversary right ?

Correct, 08-27-2009 will be the 5th year anniversary of your GC.

I used a website that automaticaly counts 4 years and 9 months. If i finish 5 years on 08-27-2009 , am i going to start sending my application on May 27 2009 ? Is that the right date ?

You can apply up to 90 days before your 5th year anniversary, but it's suggested you deduct a few days to allow for any discrepancies in USCIS calculation of dates.

2) I had several trips to my native country. I tried to find my old plane tickets for date purposes but could not find them. If i put a wrong day for my arrival and departure by mistake, is that going to jeopardize my citizenship process? Let's say i went on december 2005 but i know i went on 12th but I am not sure about this day, is that a really big problem ? I am thinking to find a way to figure out my exact days of travel outside of the country but no luck, any suggestions ???

Thanks a lot...

If you're not sure about exact date indicate the month and year at least. USCIS will be able to determine your travel dates from DHS records.